Backend Engineer

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About Us

VideoAmp’s mission is to bridge the gap between television and digital advertising with campaign measurement, planning and audience-targeting solutions that dramatically improve the performance and cost-efficiency of advertising investment. Our engineers, data scientists, designers and media strategists are inspired by tackling one of the most challenging problems in media and marketing — bridging the divide between TV and digital media.

About the Role

Your mission is to design, develop, and deploy sophisticated AdTech products that help our Advertisers reach millions of customers everyday. Our backend team architects and implements RESTful APIs, in NodeJS, that support two of our most important and profitable products - planning and measurement. This is a dynamic team that is tackling challenges in big data, distributed systems and cloud infrastructure at scale. No two days will be the same and you will be receiving support from some of the best and brightest in the industry (don't take my word for it check out our LinkedIn/Glassdoor).

Don't wait, we're taking off like a rocket and want you to be a part of our journey.

Required Skills

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science preferred
  • Strong engineering skills including architecture, testing, monitoring, operations and deployment
  • 4+ years of hands-on coding experience building RESTful APIs
  • Strong object-oriented design and programming skills
  • Experience with at least one well-known NodeJS application framework - we use Express
  • Database modeling skills in either SQL or NoSQL
  • Experience with AWS, GCP or Azure or another cloud provider
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems
  • Develop and release using agile methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and extend our RESTful APIs
  • Design, build, and maintain real-time, event-driven systems, services, and features
  • Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms
  • Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices
  • Develop and release using agile methodologies

Perks

  • Top compensation
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Meaningful equity
  • 401k
  • Unlimited vacation with a stipend for travel and accommodations of $2000/year
  • Unlimited in-office gym use with personal trainer
  • Childcare stipend
  • Plenty of snacks and beverages plus dinner every day
  • Corporate support for Hackathons, lunch and learns, and attending conferences
  • Personal and professional development

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Location

Located adjacent to Santa Monica in the heart of West Los Angeles; 10 Freeway and Expo Line in immediate area.

An Insider's view of VideoAmp

What’s the vibe like in the office?

With a focus on culture and empowerment, we all have the freedom to be impactful, create value, and pursue a meaningful career in a fast growing space. I start every day energized by the people around us and excited for the challenges ahead.

Eric

VP OF ENGINEERING

What projects are you most excited about?

VideoAmp has given me the opportunity to be a part of monumental advancements in the advertising industry, embrace change, and always stay curious.

KRISTEN

Senior Sales Director

What are some things you learned at the company?

Since 2014, VideoAmp has given me so many opportunities to grow my skill set, techniques and processes as well as learn new ones. With Design at VideoAmp, I feel like we're doing something meaningful which motivates me to do more.

KALEHO

Principal Designer

How do you empower your team to be more creative?

At VideoAmp, success and fun go hand in hand. With a dynamic and supportive work environment, team members are able to thrive both professionally and personally, making their contributions even more impactful.

VALERIE

Director of Engineering

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Returning to the workforce after a “break” as a stay-at-home parent was daunting but working at VideoAmp has been transformative. Everyday I’m challenged, inspired and driven to exceed expectations and make a lasting impact as we strive to change the

KAREN

Strategic Client Manager

What are VideoAmp Perks + Benefits

VideoAmp Benefits Overview

We believe that being a great company means having a great team. That’s why we consider it our responsibility to create a solid foundation for well-being both inside and outside the office. Through our four pillars of greatness, we support our people’s health, family life, teamwork, and growth.

Here’s how:
Generous Parental Leave Policy
Unlimited PTO
401k Plan + Match
Employer Paid Health Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Social Hours
Mentorship Program
Team Bonding Events
Game Nights
Referral Bonuses
Healthy Snacks
Fitness Challenges

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Hubs and Offices meet in person for these events
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Videoamp's team fitness initiatives include In-office yoga, In-office fitness classes.
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
5%
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
12 Weeks parental leave and additional 12 weeks to birthing parent.
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
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Sabbatical
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Summer Break during the week or 4th of July and Winter Break is Christmas through New Year's.
Office Perks
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
We sponsor $5.00 a meal - up to 15 weekly.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Based on Location due to building rules and regulations
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Customized development tracks
Virtual coaching services

Additional Perks + Benefits

We believe that being a great company means having a great team. That’s why we consider it our responsibility to create a solid foundation for well-being both inside and outside the office. Through our four pillars of greatness, we support our people’s health, family life, teamwork, and growth.

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